Jack in the Box
by J-Hope
  • Record Label: Big Hit
  • Release Date: Jul 15, 2022
User Score
9.7

Universal acclaim- based on 2999 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,906 out of 2999
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 2999
  3. Negative: 59 out of 2999
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  1. Mariegrace
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Il est vraiment phénoménal ! L’album m’a laissé sans voix. Je lui souhaite beaucoup de réussite à Jhope !
  2. inHarmonyy
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Don’t usually take the time to write album reviews but I felt that I should with this album. Gosh, I never expected these songs! Really surprised in a good way. J-Hope showed us a darker side of him (we also got a small glimpse of it on Hopeworld). He really took the plunge and I think it paid of! Really loved every song, even the intro fit perfectly in the story and flow of the album. YouDon’t usually take the time to write album reviews but I felt that I should with this album. Gosh, I never expected these songs! Really surprised in a good way. J-Hope showed us a darker side of him (we also got a small glimpse of it on Hopeworld). He really took the plunge and I think it paid of! Really loved every song, even the intro fit perfectly in the story and flow of the album. You need to listen to the songs in order! Favorite song is = Equal sign and STOP along with title tracks MORE and Arson!… Expand
  3. NadiOliveira
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Ouvi o 'Jack in the Box' e o que não falta é elogio para esse álbum, sou fã do cara sim mas o que tenho a dizer é ‪exaltar a participação dele em todas as músicas ditando a sonoridade e até mesmo na indentidade visual dos projetos, ele criou a marca dele e a defende como ninguém. Um projeto bem fora da caixa mas perfeitamente formatado para caber em quantas caixas a indústria tentarOuvi o 'Jack in the Box' e o que não falta é elogio para esse álbum, sou fã do cara sim mas o que tenho a dizer é ‪exaltar a participação dele em todas as músicas ditando a sonoridade e até mesmo na indentidade visual dos projetos, ele criou a marca dele e a defende como ninguém. Um projeto bem fora da caixa mas perfeitamente formatado para caber em quantas caixas a indústria tentar colocá-lo‬. SIMPLESMENTE PERFEITO… Expand
  4. nayarafortunato
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    The best album in the world. I love this! The music so amazing, oh my god. Thank you so much j-hope
  5. SMPS
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Surpreendente, vibrante, contagiante.
    Viciante, mostra uma outra persona de JHope.
  6. bruhmaciel
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Amazing Hobie!! ♥️♥️
  7. Dudahh
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Jack In The Box is a spectacular album, one of the best releases of this year.
  8. jhopeblogs
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    I loved this album so much. Hoseok, you never miss. I want to listen to this album all the time
  9. myracle
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    You have to listen whole album.. and you will know this was masterpiece !!!
  10. jkoomunista
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente, o melhor álbum com as melhores músicas que eu já ouvi. Lindo, incrível, espetacular.
  11. daoly1005
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Chúc mừng oppa Hobi nha, nhiều người cho rằng album lần này thuộc dòng nhạc khó nghe nhưng tôi nghe 1 lần là nghiện luôn không thoát ra được luôn
  12. songezile
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jack in the box is a body of work that highlights hoseok’s versatility and talent as an artist. With Rock, R&B, soul and Asian pop/hip hop trickled throughout the project we really get to see his colors as an artist. As J-hope of bts we get to see the light that he brings but as J-hope the individual we get to see both the light and the darkness that’s within him as an artist without straying too far off from the J-hope we know as army’s. Jack in the box is an incredible album, i literally can’t stop listening to it. Hobi wasn’t just creating an album, he was creating a story. Telling the story of J-hope. I am so proud of J-hope of bts and Jung Hoseok. STREAM JACK IN THE BOX!… Expand
  13. GloriaNishiMara
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    An amazing and deeply personal album. This album should be listened to from start to finish to fully appreciate the complex and complete storytelling. The lyrics are beautifully put together and each song spends time showing a different perspective on the idea of self, J-Hopes identity, and hope, his self proclaimed namesake.
  14. TereO
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    I love it! it´s intense, energetic and so well produced. Although he doesn´t show this side of him so much, it´s totally his essence, it reminds me a lot of the vibe of his parts in "Tear". Amazing J-Hope.
  15. Staywhityou
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    Jack in the Box es un álbum con un concepto interesante y letras introspectivas, los cambios de ritmo y flow de J-hope le dan un toque dinámico y las canciones se complementan entre sí a pesar de mostrar un estilo distinto, manteniendo el concepto del álbum, siento que cualquier amante del rap debería darle una oportunidad, personalmente lo disfruté de principio a fin.
  16. isaaavvvvv
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    the construction of the album is amazing and the lyrics are very strong. a wonderful job!!
  17. mwe
    Jul 19, 2022
    10
    Absolutely in love with the mix of genres. Jhope really outdid himself, the whole album was so dramatic and a beautifully crafted story!! way different than his past work but i loved it alot!!
  18. manwol
    Aug 31, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest lyricists in the Korean music scene. Listen this album feels like a journey through dark new world. I really enjoy listen and discover every time a new intricate of his songs
  19. Vindya
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    I love this album , every song is so damn good and good to hear. Jhopeeee fighting
  20. athulya
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    amazing album
  21. Kowala108
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    The first full-length album from j-hope continues to evolve his truly original sound and style, a mesmerizing blend of hip hop, rock, house, and more. J-hope’s vocals are as rich with character as ever, with his totally unique rap style — we need a new vocabulary because he sounds like no other - offset at times with sweet R&B vocals. JITB contains an entire narrative arc—a rareThe first full-length album from j-hope continues to evolve his truly original sound and style, a mesmerizing blend of hip hop, rock, house, and more. J-hope’s vocals are as rich with character as ever, with his totally unique rap style — we need a new vocabulary because he sounds like no other - offset at times with sweet R&B vocals. JITB contains an entire narrative arc—a rare opportunity these days to enjoy an album from start to finish, the way the artist intended. J-hope is one of the most popular artists in the world, but he still makes his story relatable: struggles with identity, inner demons, finding meaning and balance, and trying to find one’s place in the process of working for social justice. This will be an album I keep returning to over the years. Fans of many genres should find a lot here to get excited about. There is a reason so many chart-topping musicians are raving about it — it’s inspiring them, too — inspiring our inspirations.… Expand
  22. Kavya1095
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the again the best album made by J-Hope. The music and the passion behind him can be seen in this wholr album. Really a masterpiece.… Expand
  23. austenlom
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Non-hip-hop fans will be won over by 'Jack in the Box', while hard-core rap music stans will be mesmerized by J-Hope's poetic lyricism, endearing voice, and dynamic flow, all of which are rendered in a new, grungy style.
  24. Reemy
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    This is such a well put together and cohesive album, 'Jack In The Box' by j-hope takes inspiration from his hip-hop roots and not once do you feel like the songs are anything but a part of a whole.
    Very few artists these days make an album's album like j-hope has done, he has put his heart and soul into crafting lyrics for his songs and the resulting emotions are a treat for every    This is such a well put together and cohesive album, 'Jack In The Box' by j-hope takes inspiration from his hip-hop roots and not once do you feel like the songs are anything but a part of a whole.
    Very few artists these days make an album's album like j-hope has done, he has put his heart and soul into crafting lyrics for his songs and the resulting emotions are a treat for every listener.
    A Must-listen Album from start to finish.
    Glad j-hope has decided to go solo because we got such a masterpiece from the guy.
    Also glad he didn't conform to the norm these days of bubbly and trashy pop and did what he wanted to do unapologetically.
    Can't wait for more from j-hope and also looking forward to his Lollapalooza performance, no wonder they drafted him as a headliner.    … Expand
  25. mindyobiznss
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    understandable if people aren't into hip hop or rock or prefer a poppy sound could find it not easy to digest. To those of us who love both those genres even without knowing what he's saying, sounds great. Excellent progression, beats, flow. Starts raging and ends raging, I loved it.
    Knowing what he's saying reading lyrics definitely added a bonus, I recommend it searching for them, but    understandable if people aren't into hip hop or rock or prefer a poppy sound could find it not easy to digest. To those of us who love both those genres even without knowing what he's saying, sounds great. Excellent progression, beats, flow. Starts raging and ends raging, I loved it.
    Knowing what he's saying reading lyrics definitely added a bonus, I recommend it searching for them, but is not necessary. Also instead of reading reviews in here or magazines, plz hear OG ppl deep into hip hop culture.    … Expand
  26. Maiara1509
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Amei o álbum, as músicas, as melodias, a voz dele, j hope um grande artista
  27. Lily19
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This is amazing! I love the vibe and the way he rap and sing everything! He’s amazing! JUNG HOSEOK YOU’RE AMAZING ❤️
  28. Realsetareh
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    such an amazing album
  29. Meme1999
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its definitely the best album of the year We've seen a different and new side of this creative artist. He appeared with a new concept in K-pop. We listened to his powerful rap music that he made entirely himself. He's a real and brilliant artist who crushes the respect of the whole world.… Expand
  30. Selene88
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. J Hope contó una historia personal en este álbum,me gusta que no es comercial con un estilo que le queda muy bien, excelente álbum!… Expand
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Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 28, 2022
    80
    Whether the music on Jack in the Box suits your taste or not, it’s hard to dismiss this album as an artistic statement rather than just chapter 1/7 of BTS proving they can also make money in ways beyond official group releases.
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  2. AllMusic
    Jul 22, 2022
    80
    The artist born Jung Ho-seok delivers emotional depth and irresistible energy. Backed by rowdy production, his aggression, raspy delivery, and tongue-twisting bars take center stage, showcasing the rap-focused perspective that he brings to the BTS formula.
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  3. Consequence
    Jul 15, 2022
    83
    There’s an excellent three track run from “What if…,” an energetic song that samples Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya,” into mid-tempo standout “Safety Zone” before a touch of Hope World familiarity returns in the optimistic “Future.”
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